Taurito: Beach, Gorge and Hiking Trails

For a stay in Taurito, two different interests take center stage: Playa de Taurito, with its promenade and waterside offerings, and the gorge and high plateau landscape with its hiking trails. If you are looking for hotels in Taurito, first consider which focus defines your trip. At the beach, practical considerations include the promenade, wave conditions and seasonal rental options; on the trails, the route, landscape and time of year are important points of reference. This way, you can treat beach and hiking as separate focal points when planning.

Playa de Taurito: Promenade and Waterside Offerings

Playa de Taurito lies at the foot of an extensive gorge. A promenade with shops and restaurants runs along the 160-metre-long beach. The waves are moderate, but conditions can vary from day to day. The commercial offerings along the promenade can also change.

At the beach, you can rent sun umbrellas, loungers and water sports equipment. These visitor services may vary seasonally. On the west side, a sports club rents kayaks. Visitors can also take part in boat trips and diving excursions organized in the Mogán area. The operators’ availability may change.

Another natural feature can be seen depending on the tides and sea conditions: at low tide, sea caves may become visible at the beach. If you would like to include this feature in your visit, plan around the low tide and the prevailing sea conditions. This is separate from the rental options and organized activities on the west side: it is a natural phenomenon whose visibility depends on conditions at sea.

Hiking Trails and Seasonal Landscape

The R5b Tauro–Taurito–Laderones hiking trail passes through the Taurito riverbed along a section between Llanos de Gamona and Llanos del Guirre. The R5b also crosses rocky high plateaus dotted with cardoncillos, tabaibas and taginastes. The plants’ appearance may vary depending on the season. The Charcas de Taurito form in winter after rainfall. Plan these pools as a seasonal natural feature.

The R5a Tauro–Laderones hiking trail includes a detour that descends to Llanos de Gamona and the Barranco de Taurito. The two routes offer different points of reference: a section of the R5b runs through the Taurito riverbed, while the R5a detour descends to the Llanos and the Barranco. If you are choosing between the routes, you can consider these landscape features as different focal points. Trail conditions may change; check them before hiking.

Orientation and Planning in Taurito

Playa de Taurito is accessible by car and public transport. Routes and transport services may change, so check current connections before setting out. When planning a beach visit, also take into account the changing daily sea conditions and the seasonal availability of individual rental options.

Parque Acuático Lago Taurito is a water park in the Urbanización Taurito, Calle Alhambra, s/n, 35138 Mogán. The exact address helps you include this leisure facility as a separate item in your Taurito itinerary. The beach, hiking trails and water park offer different focuses for trip planning: at the beach, the focus is on the coast and water sports; on the trails, the gorge and high plateau landscape; and at the water park, the leisure offerings. Details about the operator may change.

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